Description

Conducts screening interviews with parents to determine appropriate procedures and services for each family. Refers the family to mediation, if appropriate. If mediation fails or is not appropriate, interviews parents, children, and other significant individuals in the child/children’s lives to determine allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. Makes a written recommendation to the Court as to the best parenting arrangement for the child/children and testifies at trial, if necessary, concerning the same. Maintains case statistics. Provides education and resources to families. Interacts with other community agencies in coordination of services. Act as facilitator and/or mediator for Remember the Children and Working Together Program and other court special programs.

Qualifications

Ohio Social work license, knowledge of community resources, and five years experience working with families required.

Basic and/or Domestic Mediation training preferred. Prior experience working in courts or Children Services is a plus.

Preferred Skills

Must have clear written and oral communication skills. Thoroughly analyze, assess and evaluate parent-child relationships, developmental needs of children, and relationships with others. Prepare reports and testify in detail as to these issues. Successfully mediate family conflicts. Speaking in front of a group. Operate a personal computer to type reports and research case docket. Review and evaluate records from service providers.

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